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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.52, 485.50 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.52, 485.50 and 128.52 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.52 : 485.50 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.52/485.50 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.52x = 485.50 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.52x = 62,396.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,396.46/323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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